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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — June 21-23, 2019

June 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 2-5, 2019

April 29, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC May-August Events Offer Sports, Music, History, and More

April 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell There’s something for everyone in Wendell, North Carolina this upcoming summer. Check out the broad range of events listed below. For updates, follow the town on Facebook or visit www.townofwendell.com. […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — January 19-22

January 18, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list covers events from the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. Contact information or RSVP deadlines, where applicable, have been included. In addition to […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 19-21

August 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – August 12-14

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tthings to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state.What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday Perseids Meteor Shower Party (August […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 12-14

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 5-7

August 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 22-24

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — June 24-26

June 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – June 24-26

June 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday, June 24, 2016 […]

Fort Bragg Fair photo. Source: US Army, Fort Bragg NC (bragg.armymwr.com).
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored – May 13-15

May 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. For all events, it is best to […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored – April 29, 30 & May 1

April 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

So many choices!  Here is a wide variety of Things To Do coming up this weekend in Eastern North Carolina! Friday, April 29, 2016 Mudcats Star Wars Promotions April 29-30, 2016, the Carolina Mudcats baseball games are […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored – April 22-24

April 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spring has sprung, and there is a wide variety of Things To Do coming up this weekend in Eastern North Carolina! April 22, 2016 Atlantic Beach NC — Reenactments, cannons, and more at the Fort Macon State […]

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On Tuesday, Sept. 29, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover drilled its eighth hole on Mars, and its fifth since reaching Mount Sharp one year ago. The drilling of the hole 2.6-inches (65 millimeters) deep in a […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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